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HomeMy WebLinkAbout072722 4.1 4.1  TOWN OF DANVILLE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SUMMARY OF ACTIONS .JANUARY 26, 2022 - DRAFT CALL TO ORDER The special meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission was called to order by Chair Hendra at 4:00 pm. The meeting was conducted by teleconference only. Roll Call Yvonne Nouri, Administrative Assistant, conducted the roll call for attendance Present: Jim Donnelly, Commissioner Roxanne Foster, Commissioner Steven Freshman, Vice Chair Candace Hendra, Chair Sandra Moody, Commissioner Announcements Yvonne Nouri, Administrative Assistant, provided information regarding the format of the meeting and instructions for public comment. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA There were no changes to the order of the agenda. "FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN" There were no speakers. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION Approval of the Summary of Actions from the January 26, 2022 Senior Advisory Commission Special Meeting. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONNELLY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOODY, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE JANUARY 26, 2022 SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 4.2 Review Age-Friendly Roadmap Strategic Plan Outline and Provide Staff with Feedback The Commissioners shared their feedback and provided input on the Age-Friendly Roadmap Strategic Plan Outline which included suggestions that some of the items could be combined, selecting the top priorities, sharing the information with the other Town Commissions, focus on resources and services and implementation strategies and costs. 5.1 Town and Senior Center Program Updates Leah Martinez provided an update on the Senior Center programs, highlighting attendance has met or exceeded pre-Covid numbers in our online classes, consistent numbers in our frozen meals curbside program which will continue through 2021. She provided updates on Senior classes and programs, and noted that senior activities are now included as part of the Activity Guide. Upcoming events include the Poinsettia and Cheese trip, our first in 2021, and the annual Senior Variety Show on December 11. Ms. Martinez also shared the Senior Center has hired Bonnie Mertz as a part-time program assistant who is working with contract instructors. Please save the date for Tuesday, December 14 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm to meet with MIG, likely via Zoom, to review the final draft of the Age-Friendly Roadmap. Ms. Martinez responded to questions and comments from the Commission. Commissioner’s Reports and Comments Commissioner Freshman reported that as the liaison for the Parks Commission, there was a discussion about the sports field lighting project at the Diablo Vista Park. In September, the group had a presentation on mental health and its connection to parks and recreation, as well as with issues of social isolation during the Covid 19 pandemic, both in mental as well as physical health. He also attended the Senior Variety Show auditions as a Commission representative. Commissioner Donnelly shared that The American Society on Aging Conference will be in New Orleans (April 11-14, 2022): www.asaging.org. The Council on Aging is working on its annual report and recommendations to bring to the supervisors to allocate funds and begin implementing the master plan for aging in California, and working with other County departments as well to begin a coordinated effort for implementation. He reported on Measure X, finding money for accessible transportation for seniors, a key issue for seniors who have lost ability to drive. Chair Moody reported that as the liaison for the Planning Commission, at its last meeting they discussed the development of proposals to increase trending upwards for ADU. She attended the Variety Show auditions as a Commission representative with staff and shared that CPC also has a senior program and are interested in collaborating with our program. Commissioner Foster reported that COVIA, in Walnut Creek, has a program called Home Match for seniors who need help to maintain their homes or for seniors who want to live with someone else, or co-house to share expenses. She also shared that the Valley Oak Adult Day/Respite Center operated by Diablo Valley Foundation is housed at the Danville Congregational Church Campus and provides services for those who are suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia and provides respite for their caretakers as well. Chair Hendra reported on the upcoming webinar on Eldercare & COVID-19. As the liaison to Town Council, she reported a great resource is to view videos of Town Council meetings which provide an overview and are informative. She reported that staff keeps track of many legislative items as well as local and federal programs. She reported on the Community Crisis response bill which will be helpful for the senior population. She shared information from an article in the East Bay Times regarding how Covid has transformed aging. Leah Martinez reminded the Commission to please save the date for Tuesday, December 14 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm to meet with MIG, likely via Zoom, to review the final draft of the Age-Friendly Roadmap. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting of the Danville Senior Advisory Commission was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. __________________________________ ___________________________________ Henry Perezalonso, Director Yvonne Nouri Recreation, Arts and Community Services Administrative Assistant